Corporate Associate Attorney

Job Title: Corporate Associate Attorney (Farmington Hills, MI)

Job Overview: A prestigious law firm in Farmington Hills, MI, is seeking a highly skilled Corporate Associate Attorney to join their legal team. This full-time position offers the opportunity to work closely with clients on corporate and commercial transactions, including contract negotiations, document drafting, and providing comprehensive legal advice. This role is ideal for a motivated, detail-oriented professional with a passion for corporate law and a desire to advance in a collaborative legal environment.

Duties:

• Handle various corporate and commercial transactions, including contract negotiation and drafting.
• Prepare corporate documents, records, and M&A (mergers and acquisitions) agreements.
• Draft and negotiate commercial lease agreements.
• Conduct comprehensive legal research.
• Provide strategic legal counsel and advice to clients.
• Assist in managing legal projects from inception to completion, ensuring client needs are met effectively.
• Collaborate with a team of attorneys and support staff on corporate law matters.

Requirements:

• 2-5 years of professional experience in corporate and commercial law.
• Experience in commercial real estate law is a plus.
• Active license to practice law in the state of Michigan.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Active Michigan State Bar license.

Skills:

• Strong legal research and writing abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines simultaneously.
• Proficiency with legal research tools like LexisNexis.
• Familiarity with document management systems like NetDocuments is preferred.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Job Location:

• Farmington Hills, MI

Benefits:

• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Parental leave.

This law firm provides a wide range of legal services to clients. Its key practice areas include business law, disputes & business litigation, employment law, estate planning, insurance agency representation, nonprofit organizations, probate administration & litigation, professional trade associations, real estate transactions, litigation & finance, and trademark registration, disputes, and litigation. The firm's office is located in Farmington Hills, Michigan.